An appropriate mechanism for measuring children’s digital engagement needs to be developed […]
Month: February 2019
Global suicide mortality: Using data to inform action and monitor progress
Mohsen Naghavi and Heather Orpana According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 800,000 people globally die by suicide each year. The WHO’s Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan includes a […]
Disabled people like me fear legal assisted suicide: it suggests that some lives are less worth living
Disabled people look to doctors to help us live, not to help us die, writes Jane Campbell […]
There is an urgent need to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen
The ongoing civil war in Yemen which started in 2015 is estimated to have killed well over 13,000 people including an estimated 5,000 civilians, although there are reports that the […]
Alex Nowbar’s research reviews—5 February 2019
Alex Nowbar reviews the latest research from the top medical journals […]
Tessa Richards: Patient engagement—what’s the return on investment?
In 2012 Leonard Kish’s headline grabbing claim that “Patient engagement is the blockbuster drug of the century” was hailed for its insight. It galvanised ongoing debates on the potential of […]
Miles Sibley: The language used to describe patient feedback has a detrimental influence on safety culture
NHS Improvement is inviting comments on proposals for a patient safety strategy. The aim is to “make sure people receive the safest care possible,“ and the document makes repeated calls for […]
Michael Farquhar: NHS staff are in a perfect position to be advocates for LGBT+ people when they most need it
The power of a simple symbol to send a message of acceptance and inclusivity should not be under-estimated […]
“Care Under Pressure”: How can we achieve wellbeing at work for doctors?
Stories of doctors taking their own lives have attracted much media attention in recent years. These stories highlight how pressing and critical the issue of achieving wellbeing at work for […]
Sarah Markham: Patients have knowledge and agency which is essential to their recovery
The independent review of the Mental Health Act 2018 has given patients and carers the opportunity to share their personal experiences and views of detention under the act. These accounts […]